Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 5, Xuan Shu
懸樞, xuán shū, "Suspended Pivot"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Du Mai (Governing Vessel)  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
Below the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.
  • Deadman
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of L1.
Innervation
Innervation:
The medial branch of the posterior ramus of the lumbar nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The posterior branch of the lumbar artery.
Cautions
Cautions:
The spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build.
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch.
  • Deadman

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